SAY "NO!" TO INFLAMMATORY DISEASES:

Foods that support anti-inflammatory responses in the body.

Controlling inflammation in the body can provide protection against degenerative diesease.

 Inlammation results from high levels of homocysteine in the blood. Inflammation promotes arachadonic acid which is linked to disease such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer and Alhzeimer's.

Inflammation is also linked to oxidation in the body which can cause damage. Many nutritents are known to lower homocysteine levels, inflammation and absorb free radicals.

Vitamin A, E and C are just two examples of antioxidants that absorb free radicals in the body. These nutrients are also considered anti-inflammatory nutrients. Add B vitamins and you have nutrients for lowering homocysteine levels. Sweet potatoes for example, are a rich source of these nutrients.

Nutrients that help to combat inflammation in the body are found in abundance in whole foods.

Many berries contain phenols, elagic acid and anthocyanins.

Acai beries have 10 -30 times the anthocyanins of red wine, and have an antioxidant potency of 167 compared to blueberries at 32. This doesn't mean that blueberries don't have their own anti-inflammatory components.

Sulforaphanes are found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables. There is evidence that links sulforaphanes to decreased inflammation in the body as well as cancer prevention.

RAW FOODS

In your quest of preventing inflammation it is suggested to include raw foods in your diet as often as possible.
Eating raw food ups your intake of enzymes. Enzymes play a key role in controlling inflammation.

OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS

Omega 3 and 9 fatty acids are also considered anti-inflammatory which can be found in flax seed, almonds, avacados and salmon.

When choosing Salmon, it is so important to choose wild caught salmon instead of farm raised. Farm raised salmon are not fed their natural diet and have additives. It has been found that farm raised salmon has high levels of omega 6 fatty acids and arachadoonic acid which cause inflammation and restrict arteries. Of course this creates risk for heart attack. Wild caught salmon that has been fed a natural indigenous diet has all the health benefits and minus the arachadonic acid.

Back in the early nineties during the "no fat era" I remember well meaning fitness instructors giving avacados a bad name because of the amount of fat they contained. Oh if we only knew that eating those avacodos did not make us fat but rather could help us lose weight, protect us from inflammation and reduce wrinkles! Avacados are full of phyto-nutrients and monounsaturated fat which is good for the heart and so much more.
It's important to be aware that avacados may interfere with the efficacy of anti-inflammatory and blood thinning meds. so ask your doctor and use caution before adding this food to your diet.